Freetown
Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, is a bustling city on the West African coast with a natural harbor.
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Overview
The city features historical sites like the National Railway Museum and the Cotton Tree, and beautiful beaches. Public transport includes taxis and "poda-podas," with a distinct dry season from December to April.
Weather
Recent conditions and near-term forecast near Freetown.
As of Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTCUpdated 4 hours ago
- TueJul 14🌧️27°C24°C100%23.3 mm
- WedJul 15⛈️25°C24°C100%74.9 mm
- ThuJul 16🌧️28°C24°C77%5.5 mm
- FriJul 17🌦️28°C25°C93%3.9 mm
- SatJul 18🌦️26°C25°C100%10.6 mm
- SunJul 19🌦️26°C24°C100%20.8 mm
- MonJul 20🌦️27°C24°C100%11.7 mm
Source: Open Meteo (open_meteo_forecast_api)Data fetched Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC
Climate
Typical monthly conditions based on long-term observed climate normals.
Annual precipitation2945 mm
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Precipitation (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°C | 24°C | 3 mm |
| Feb | 30°C | 24°C | 4 mm |
| Mar | 31°C | 24°C | 12 mm |
| Apr | 31°C | 25°C | 47 mm |
| May | 31°C | 24°C | 177 mm |
| Jun | 30°C | 24°C | 323 mm |
| Jul | 29°C | 23°C | 734 mm |
| Aug | 28°C | 23°C | 791 mm |
| Sep | 29°C | 23°C | 484 mm |
| Oct | 30°C | 23°C | 266 mm |
| Nov | 30°C | 24°C | 88 mm |
| Dec | 30°C | 24°C | 16 mm |
Source: Wikivoyage Climate Templates · Wikivoyage contributorsRelease enwikivoyage-20250720Retrieved Jul 4, 2026Last verified Feb 10, 2025
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially much less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerSimilar local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Connectivity
Connectivity tiers and measured network speeds are provided for comparison.
Remote work tierOff the GridLess reliable internet connectivity
Download3.5 Mbps
Upload2.1 Mbps
Sources
- M-Lab NDT
Quality of life
SafetyLimitedSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
HealthcareLimitedSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
PollutionHighSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
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